I have done the conversion on six family vehicles using nothing beyond the cheapest kit at my FLAPS. No complaints from anyone yet, except where the system is leaking anyway. I havent replaced anything but the charging port, which is what the kits mainly consist of. 

Jim

On Apr 11, 2012, at 3:13 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> I've always wanted to get a vacuum pump and recharge setup.  Can't have too
> many tools you  know.    Anybody out there done the R 134 conversion
> themselves?  Is there a parts kit?  Do you need to get a rebuilt compressor
> and new dryer?   Inquiring minds want to know.
> 
> 
> 
> Or, anyone have a good A/C shop in Seattle in case this is a stupid idea?
> 
> 
> 
> Stuart
> 
> '85 Westy